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PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 26: Participants warm up during the 2026 Draft Combine at Chase Field on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
When/Where is the MLB Draft, & how do we watch it?
The MLB Draft this year is Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th. Coverage will begin on NBC and Peacock at 1PM ET on Saturday, with rounds 1-3 being completed on day one. On Sunday, NBC/Peacock rounds 4-20 is at 1 PMET. Both days will also have live coverage on MLB Network and MLB.com
The MLB Futures Game will occur on Sunday, starting at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET, also to be broadcast on NBC. The home run derby is Monday night 8PM ET on Netflix and the All-Star game is 8PM ET Tuesday. The weekend’s festivities will begin with Friday night’s Historically Black College/University Swingman Classic Game on July 10th at 7 PM ET on MLB Network and MLB.com.
What Do I Need to Know About the Guardians’ Picks?
The Guardians’ first four picks are #19, #59, #95 and #123. You can read up on some potential names they might be considering here. Brian Hemminger is reviewing the last four drafts for the Guardians ahead of time, and Matt Dallas added some additional scouting of pitchers here, as did Matt Seese here.
Who is eligible to be drafted?
Anyone residing in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories who has never signed a previous MLB/MiLB contract and is either
- A high school graduate, OR
- Attending a junior/community college, OR
- Attending a four-year college/university which they have attended for at least three years/have reached their 21st birthday
What Can We Expect from Covering the Corner?
We will have an open thread on draft days to discuss selections and analysis of each pick as they occur posted after picks are made.
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